Communication occurs through a dynamic radio mesh network (through proprietary protocol) to and from all SOLARIS columns that transmit alarm information reliably and efficiently. This communication uses the highly secure Advanced Encryption Standards (AES 256).
Each SOLARIS column integrates a powerful radio transmitter/receiver with low power consumption.

When the infrared barrier sensor detects an intrusion, alarm information is collected by all nearby infrared columns that retransmit information automatically. The alarm message is relayed to a radio coordinator connected to the MAXIBUS 3000 hub. The alarm center receives an intrusion alert notification. In the event that one SOLARIS column is missing (or down) in the network, an alert is triggered for notification, acting like a watchdog for individual column status reporting.

Barriers must be installed on a stable support. Check that ground is level and will ensure stability of the columns over time.

A maximum of 10° elevation may be tolerated between the columns. In case of elevation above 10°, contact PROTECH’s sales department.

Beams must be free of vegetation coverage regardless of the season and weather condition (wind). If solar panel is covered by vegetation, it must be placed remotely.

Covers and solar panels require cleaning with a soft and damp cloth at least once a year.

The radio coordinator must be installed outside, towards the middle of the protected perimeter and as high as possible.

Check that anti-condensation/anti-frost caps are installed to ensure that the SOLARIS barriers are working at all times.

Infrared technology operates at a wavelength above that of visible light (950nm), which makes the IR beam invisible to the naked eye.

IR beams are transmitted and received by infrared cells – transmitter cells generate and send a pulsed beam to the receiver cells which capture infrared pulses and turn them into electrical signals. When an absence, loss or change in the signal occurs (loss of 95% of the transmitted signal), an intrusion alarm is triggered. To prevent interference of receiver cells by the infrared beams being transmitted, cells are multiplexed.

Multiplexing is a principal whereby infrared pulses are transmitted in a synchronized manner by an optical or wired link between transmitter and receiver columns. This feature optimizes cell alignment (“alignment feedback”). All the PROTECH IR barriers are multiplexed (except BIRIS II).